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"SLT don't do anything"
Leading on behaviour and culture in schools
- Adele Bates - Behaviour and Education Specialist, UK
- Keith Bates - SEMH expert and Associate, Adele Bates Education, UK
December 2026 | 176 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
From the bestselling author of "Miss, I don’t give a sh*t", this book offers school and college leaders a blueprint for developing a joined-up and intelligent whole school approach to behaviour. It is built around developing an inclusive culture and how this can positively address behaviour and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
It looks at the different components of an inclusive behaviour culture, from the perspective of education leaders, school staff, families and carers to inform the most important perspective of all: what is it like to be a student at your school?
Challenging disempowering false assumptions that too easily lead to misguided practice, it explores the strategic vision and pragmatic application that can improve behaviour outcomes for all. From embracing accountability, to making new systems work and getting staff on board, this offers insightful and thought-provoking guidance to benefit everyone at your school, college or multi-academy trust.
It looks at the different components of an inclusive behaviour culture, from the perspective of education leaders, school staff, families and carers to inform the most important perspective of all: what is it like to be a student at your school?
Challenging disempowering false assumptions that too easily lead to misguided practice, it explores the strategic vision and pragmatic application that can improve behaviour outcomes for all. From embracing accountability, to making new systems work and getting staff on board, this offers insightful and thought-provoking guidance to benefit everyone at your school, college or multi-academy trust.
Chapter 1: “Same sh*t, different day”: Go easy on yourself
Chapter 2: “It was nothing like this when I started”: Perceptions of behaviour challenges in schools
Chapter 3: “Why am I even bothering?”: Rediscovering your why
Chapter 4: “What is the benefit of doing this report?”: Walking your own path
Chapter 5: “Every time I leave the office I get dragged into something”: Being visible or being present?
Chapter 6: “Does anyone even read the stuff we send out?”: Structures and systems to support behaviour
Chapter 7: “MFL are not going to like this”: Getting the staff on board
Chapter 8: “The problem with parents these days….”: Re-engaging families with education
Chapter 9: “How did they even get on the roof?”: The use of physical intervention in mainstream education
Chapter 10: “Where do I start?”: Creating a workable plan
Chapter 11: “I haven’t got time for this”: Troubleshooting
